dhw: I also have information in my DNA which I inherited (i.e. I did not "initially develop it"). ...... But I know how to use the information I have, and that is why I am able to solve (some) problems, invent (a few) things, (sometimes) adapt to different environments and challenges. If I do so, I'm regarded as intelligent (at least by me), but if cells and ants do it, apparently they're not.-Apples and oranges. You can solve problems, plan, think through inventions. the ants and cells are not working at your level. You can't equate the levels.